Building Made of Extinct Wood
The cabin at Pfeiffer Nature Center is made entirely of American Chestnut, which was thought to be extinct.
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Orionid Meteor Shower at Allegany State Park!
Head over to Camp Allegany on October 19th at 6:30 PM for a spectacular evening under the stars at Allegany State Park.
Enjoy a night filled with “out of this world” crafts, a chance to learn about the constellations, and the highlight of the evening – watching the meteor shower in the open sky!
This family-friendly event is completely FREE, making it a perfect outing for all ages. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the wonders of the night sky in a beautiful natural setting
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Holiday Valley Ski Resort's Opening Day
Holiday Valley has announced that their anticipated opening day is November 28- Weather permitting. Fingers crossed that Mother Nature lets that happen!!
Check Holiday Valleys Facebook page for updates!
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Holiday Valley's 2025 Penguin Paddle
Participate in or watch as Penguin Paddlers of all ages slip and slide down the slopes on their bellies.
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Manor House B & B
Built in the 1850's, this Historic Homestead is secluded in stately pines on a 130 acre Horse farm. Numerous porches and decks provide relaxing areas to follow the sun and enjoy beautiful sunsets or star gaze.
Griffis Sculpture Park's Annual Summer Festival 2024
A day filled with music, creativity, nature, exploration and much more!
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Depot Movie & Rail Museum
Museum highlighting the history of movies and the railroad in South Dayton, NY.
Griffis Sculpture Park is Open
Griffis Sculpture Park opens for the 2024 season.
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Shakespeare Abridged at the Quick Center
Enjoy a unique and fast-paced take on the Bard with "Shakespeare Abridged"! This comedic performace is brought to the state by the Kenan Center Troupe. The Kenan Center is one of the premier facilities in the Buffalo Niagara region for arts, education and recreation programming.
Showtime is Friday, April 17th, 2026 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30pm. Tickets are $20 for adults, $18 for senior citizens and SBU staff & faculty, and $5 for students.
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Tri-County Arts Council Presents New York Theater Ballet
"Firebird"
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Little Shop of Horrors
Gowanda's Historic Hollywood Theater & Gowanda Community Theater Presents: Little Shop of Horrors
This is the first-ever production from Gowanda's newly developed community theater program, don't miss out on their take on the well-loved American horror comedy musical!
Showtimes: Saturday, September 20th at 2pm and Sunday, September 21st at 7pm
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New Lantern Motel
A motel conveniently located near St. Bonaventure University
Elkdale Country Club
Scenic 18-hole golf course.
Nature Lovers
Activities and events for lovers of nature.
Facts
Facts from around the Enchanted Mountains
New York Theater Ballet presents "Firebird" by George Lewis
Join the acclaimed New York Theater Ballet for a seventy-five minute program that brings to life the timeless tale of the Firebird, Royal Pas de Deux, and contemporary ballet. This magical experience will captivate audiences of all ages.
This is in Association with Tri County Arts Council.
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Tri-County Trout Derby
Participate in the trout derby!!
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Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
A center that consolidates the artistic activities of the St. Bonaventure University campus, while creating a regional outlet for culture and expression for Western New York.
StrOlean
The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce and city leadership are inviting the community out for a night on the town. Working with the city and members of the business community, the Chamber is announcing “StrOlean,” the event aims to bring folks to the downtown shopping district for an evening of fun.
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St. Bonaventure University
A private Franciscan University on a 500 acre campus in Allegany.
Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area
Birch Run Ponds Wildlife Management Area is a 36.4-acre park in Allegany, New York, offering various outdoor activities and stunning natural scenery. Admission is free and is open year-round.
Holiday Valley's Penguin Paddle
Participate in or watch as Penguin Paddlers of all ages slip and slide down the slopes on their bellies.
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Allegany River Rest Area
The Allegany River Rest Area serves westbound traffic on Rt. 86, between exits 24 and 23 in the town of Allegany.
Welcome
We are naturally yours to enjoy on the other side of New York State. We are the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State where beautiful scenery displays forested, rolling hills and clean, sparkling lakes.
Location
Located in Western New York's scenic uplands, Cattaraugus County is a panorama of thriving communities, rolling farmlands, forests and picturesque waterways. Its wooded hilltops overlook valleys sculptured by glaciers of the Ice Age.
Tri-County Trout Derby
Participate in the trout derby!
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Mid-Winter Fun at Allegany State Park
Beat the winter blues and join Allegany State Park for a week filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.
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About the Enchanted Mountains
About Cattaraugus County, the Enchanted Mountains of Western New York State
An Adventure on the Ellicottville Bike Trails
The blog was created after the adventure in 2010.
Autumn is Wonder-fall 2010
Well, it is already Autumn in 2010 and we love the falling leaves. We've created the following routes to take you through different areas of Cattaraugus County.
This post is long-winded as it gives you some options for your trip into Cattaraugus County.
Allegany State Park Trails
Allegany State Park has many beautiful trails that you can hike, bike, cross-country ski, rollerblade, ride horseback, mountain bike, snowmobile and more. Most of the trails are used throughout the entire year such as the groomed snowmobile trails that double as horseback riding trails in the summer.